Sanoma General Information

A centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxant whose mechanism of action is not completely understood but may be related to its sedative actions. It is used as an adjunct in the symptomatic treatment of musculoskeletal conditions associated with painful muscle spasm. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1202)

Sanoma - Pharmacology:

The mechanism of action is not known. Rather than acting directly on skeletal muscle, carisoprodol interrupts neuronal communication within the reticular formation and spinal cord, resulting in sedation and alteration in pain perception.

Sanoma for patients

Sanoma is a muscle relaxant used to relieve the pain and stiffness of muscle spasms and discomfort due to
strain and sprain. Inform your physician if you are pregnant or nursing. Do not take this medication with a monoamine
oxidase inhibitor. This medication may cause dizziness, drowsiness, or blurred vision; use caution while driving or
operating hazardous machinery. Do not take any other sedating drugs or drink alcohol while taking carisoprodol. If
dizziness occurs, avoid sudden changes in posture. Take this medication with food to avoid stomach upset. Notify your
physician if you develop trouble breathing, unexplained fever, severe weakness, vision changes, swelling, or skin
rash. Withdrawal symptoms may occur if therapy is suddenly stopped in a patient on long-term or high-dose
therapy.

Sanoma Interactions

No information provided.

Sanoma Contraindications

Acute intermittent porphyria as well as allergic or idiosyncratic reactions to carisoprodol or related compounds,
such as meprobamate, mebutamate, or tybamate.